2017 Year in Review

Attorney General Josh Stein has documented the many ways the North Carolina Department of Justice worked to protect the people of North Carolina in 2017. Consumers received millions in refunds, thousands of law enforcement officers received training and certification, and the state recovered millions of dollars. Read the Annual Report, or watch a video summary of his first year on the job.

Equifax Breach

The Equifax security breach has affected an estimated 5 million North Carolinians. What is being done about this massive breach, and what can be done to prevent it from happening again? How can you find out if you have been affected? And regardless of whether you have been impacted by this particular breach, what steps can you take to protect yourself against ID theft and financial fraud? Read more about what consumers can do to safeguard their private information and financial security.

Confronting North Carolina's Opioid Crisis

North Carolina's opioid epidemic is hurting families, costing us billions of dollars, and tearing communities apart. Every day, four North Carolinians die from a medication or drug overdose. Many more are rushed to emergency rooms and hospitalized, and many who seek treatment can’t get it. Attorney General Josh Stein is committed to defeating this epidemic. Learn how North Carolina communities are Addressing the Opioid Epidemic.